E. coli O157:H7 bacterial infections can lead to serious medical complications. One of these complications is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). E. coli is not the only bacteria which leads to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Shigella and Salmonella have also reportedly been linked to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) causes renal failure and can be fatal. This potentially... [more]

Staphylococcal food poisoning is a gastrointestinal illness. It is caused by eating foods contaminated with toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus . The most common way for food to be contaminated with Staphylococcus is through contact with food workers who carry the bacteria or through contaminated milk and cheeses. Staphylococcus is salt tolerant and can grow in salty foods like ham. As the germ... [more]

Staphylococcal food poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with toxins produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Food poisoning from Staphylococcus is rare but it does occur and can be serious. The most common way for food to be contaminated with Staphylococcus is through contact with infected food workers who carry the bacteria or through contaminated milk and... [more]